What is a pro or con of living in Asheville, North Carolinacompared to Rockingham, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 288% more expensive in Asheville.

What salary do I need to live in Asheville, North Carolina copmared to Rockingham, North Carolina?

A salary of $85,000 in Rockingham, North Carolina should increase to $120,436 in Asheville, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Rockingham, North Carolina vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 41.7% more expensive than Rockingham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $120,436 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockingham, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Rockingham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
288% more expensive in Asheville
than in Rockingham, North Carolina

Rockingham, NC vs. Asheville, NC

Compared to Rockingham, Asheville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

160.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.4% lower

Commute

19.7% higher

Health

8.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.7% higher

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Rockingham, North Carolina vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rockingham, NC vs. Asheville, NC

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